About this curriculum

We aim to offer high-quality instruction that delivers a comprehensive understanding of computing, encompassing not only the 'how' but also the 'why' and the 'what next.' Our goal is to provide a robust foundation of skills, knowledge, and conceptual understanding that our students can carry with them into various future scenarios, allowing them to not just navigate but truly thrive in the digital era that defines our world today.

Intent

Computing is a key life skill for the modern child, and we are highly aware at Widey of the importance of creating digitally literate children who can safely and responsibly use a range of programmes. We aim to teach them transferable skills that will remain relevant through their lifetime as technology evolves.

Implementation

Each unit throughout their time at school begins with children discussing the desired outcome for their project and tinkering with the software before planning what they will do to achieve their outcome. We then allow and encourage them to create, make and produce content using a range of apps and software appropriate for their skillset. Moving on, pupils spend time considering ways to modify and improve their projects to get the best results possible.

Upon completing their desired outcome, pupils are given the opportunity to reflect and consider how effectively they have achieved their goal. It is important that at the end of each unit, learners are given the opportunity to publish and exhibit their work to the world embedding skills from the Digital Literacy curriculum. ROCKS is used within each unit to ensure that new learning and skills are embedded.

Impact

Children will gain confidence, knowledge and transferable skill set with a range of technologies. Children will be able to revisit skills from previous units that have been taught and gain a deeper understanding over time. Children will use technology to enhance their learning across the curriculum.  Most importantly, children will become safe citizens online, who question the validity and reliability of information accessed.

They will show positive behaviours online and will understand where to go with any concerns. The children will be able to identify the next steps in reducing future possible dangers and also consider their own privacy and the privacy of others in a range of settings.

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Our Year 5s took part in a Hockey tournament at Marjons today! Well done team! Thank you Mrs Keach and Mrs Bridges for taking them! Super proud! ⭐️💛
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Congratulations to our KS2 Progress and Courtesy Cup Winners this week! Very proud of you all! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Well done to Buzzard Class for winning the Attendance Shield this morning! Every day counts at Widey and that is certainly the case here! 99.5%! Wowzers!!!! 🤓🤓🥳🤩
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We also sadly say goodbye to Miss Jenkins in EYFS who has secured a teaching job! We wish you the very best of luck! ⭐️💕⭐️💕
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She hates a photo and a hug but today she is getting both! We will miss you so much! Miss Jewell! Thank you for being such an important part of the heart of the school! Good luck in your new venture! 💕⭐️💕⭐️
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We are having fun at the PTFA Stay and Play event for the EYFS children and parents! ⭐️⭐️⭐️Anna from Frozen even joined us for some singing and dancing too!
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Throughout the day, a few classes and groups of children have pressed our own Widey apples from the orchard with the help of Dave Curno and his apple pressing kit! 🍎🍏Thank you to Mrs O’Connor and and the Eco Council for organising this! From tree to juice! It was absolutely delicious! 🍏🍎
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NEW VACANCY School Admin Assistant 📝📞 If you are interested in working with us, please complete an application form available on the Connect website: https://www.connectacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies You can find full details and a job specification on the Connect website. If you have any questions relating to this post, please contact gdingley@wideycourt.plymouth.sch.uk Please share! 💚💚💚
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Winners!!! Ooooh it was close!!! Can’t wait for the next one!
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We are Quiz ready!!! 🎤🎤 Thank you to the PTFA for organising the night! Let the quiz commence! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mr Nicholls and Mrs Llewellyn enjoyed our celebratory ‘Good Manners Tea Party’ this afternoon! Wonderful company! ⭐️💚
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